Roy Bailey wrote in news:+O0pRTDytGCOFwU3
@btinternet.com:

I have an old (a very old!) Al-Ko 10/36 tractor mower with a Briggs &
Stratton 10hp 4-stroke engine which starts and runs well and is
essential for mowing my orchard.

The pan which holds the cutter bars and drive belts is riddled with rust
and it is only a matter of time before it falls apart. Everything which
fits onto the pan is in fairly good condition.

Does anyone know where I can get another of these pans in reasonable
condition, or of an old Al-Ko which is going for spares? I tried asking
on a forum and got a number of stupid suggestions.

Pictures are at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/royhbailey/sets/72157626934067269/

Roy.

Roy, you will struggle to get any bits for your mower. I bet every owner is
looking for the same part!(consumables?)
I have some motorcycles which run like new, but are missing something such
as a front mudguard or a nacelle. You just have to make it yourself or
spend lots of money to get it fabricated as a one of.

You might get away with making a mould and replicating with GRP(fibreglass)
you will have to google that. After all of that your 4 stroke might need
some bits and they are rarer than tits on a chicken.

I hope you don't regard my reply as stupid.

Good wishes
Baz